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M4.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Mitchell County (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 06:09:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 12, 2025 at 06:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Mitchell County (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 221 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 06:09:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Mitchell County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.30830, -101.05210
Temperature
22.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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